Layne Flack, who was arrested Thursday night and charged with DUI, has released the following statement through a publicist:

“I attended the Draw Party at Pure on (Thursday) night and then met with my brother, who had flown into Vegas for Heads Up. I was under the impression that I was to play in the last bracket the next evening at around 8 pm. I was pulled over for speeding and refused a breathalyzer test as I have been instructed to do.  I have no idea why I was written a ticket for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. There were no emergency vehicles around, besides the police car. A test, given by the Las Vegas PD, later revealed that I had a blood alcohol content of zero. I also took a blood test, as I have nothing to hide. I was held for the mandatory 6 hours and released.  I always go out of my way to not drink and drive.  I regret that I was not able to play in NBC Heads Up and hope to be invited next year to play in this prestigious event.”

According to the police report, Flack has been charged with failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, speeding and driving under the influence. He was replaced in the National Heads-Up Poker Championship by David Oppenheim who defeated Vanessa Selbst in the opening round.

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